Miquel Nelom

[WhileTheChief..]

If he turns out to be better than Stevenson then he’ll take his place. If not, he’ll be back up.

Either way, the majority of Lennon’s signings have been sound so here’s hoping he’s found another decent player for us.

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Posts like this baffle me :confused

The preciousness over Lewis is ridiculous.

It's almost as if they hope he is crap.

[PatHead]

Welcome to Hibs

[SirDavidsNapper]

Another good addition. Squad looking strong.

[Billy Whizz]

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Another good addition. Squad looking strong.

Certainly is, a few not even going to make the bench some weeks. Let’s hope we get a wee run without injuries

[Since90+2]

Lewis is a steady and dependable player for us. He's not great and hes not *****,he's probably about average for our level. That's the reality. If Nelom is above average and can be as consistent as Lewis he will be starting.

[The_Horde]

Welcome Lord Nelom.

[The Green Goblin]

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A few weeks ago (can't remember what game), Neil Lennon said after the match that he'd wanted to rest Lewis but couldn't.

I disagree with the posters saying this means the end for Lewis. I think this above is one of the reasons NL wants the new player. Competition and cover, sure, like any other position needs, but Stevenson needs a break too.

[Hibbyradge]

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I disagree with the posters saying this means the end for Lewis.

Is anyone saying that?

[SeanWilson]

Please be the Dutch Andy Robertson 🙏🙏🙏

[The_Horde]

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Please be the Dutch Andy Robertson 🙏🙏🙏

I predict he'll be the Dutch full back version of efe. Some class moments on the ball but some total brain farts at the back.

[SeanWilson]

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I predict he'll be the Dutch full back version of efe. Some class moments on the ball but some total brain farts at the back.

I having nothing but love for Lewis but the Kilmarnock game was an eye opener of his lacking in attacking ability. The whole team was pedestrian so not all his fault but he had umptine moments in the game where Horgan wanted to collect the ball and Lewis to make the run and he just stpped dead on the halfway line. I also noticed at almondvale Lennon completely lost the plot with LS at one point for no apparent reason... to the point Gary Parker told him to sit down. If this guy can make the overlapping runs then I think he'll play.

[BoomtownHibees]

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I having nothing but love for Lewis but the Kilmarnock game was an eye opener of his lacking in attacking ability. The whole team was pedestrian so not all his fault but he had umptine moments in the game where Horgan wanted to collect the ball and Lewis to make the run and he just stpped dead on the halfway line. I also noticed at almondvale Lennon completely lost the plot with LS at one point for no apparent reason... to the point Gary Parker told him to sit down. If this guy can make the overlapping runs then I think he'll play.

To be fair it has happened before that our full backs don’t go bombing forward when we play 4 at the back.

[The Green Goblin]

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Is anyone saying that?

Yes, one or two definitely posted to say that. I’m on my phone so finding and quoting those posts is a bit tricky. I’m not raging about it or anything, just a simple disagreement with the idea, that’s all.

[Dashing Bob S]

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Is anyone saying that?

Yes. Raith next season.

[allezsauzee]

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Posts like this baffle me :confused

The preciousness over Lewis is ridiculous.

Preciousness = acknowledgement that Lewis is a solid and dependable defender who we'd be loath to see leave Hibs. He is however limited in an attacking sense and even his biggest fans would accept that. That said I'd be surprised if Lenny wanted to get rid of Lewis and the fact that Miquel has signed on for only 1 season suggests that either side or both aren't willing to commit to longer.

[Hibiza]

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Read it as Micheal Nelson for a second. Panic over

brill

[hibee316]

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I having nothing but love for Lewis but the Kilmarnock game was an eye opener of his lacking in attacking ability. The whole team was pedestrian so not all his fault but he had umptine moments in the game where Horgan wanted to collect the ball and Lewis to make the run and he just stpped dead on the halfway line. I also noticed at almondvale Lennon completely lost the plot with LS at one point for no apparent reason... to the point Gary Parker told him to sit down. If this guy can make the overlapping runs then I think he'll play.

... or he was told to not bomb forward as Killie posed a big threat down the right (both goals came from there).

Every time he makes an overlap, we are left short at the back. You have got to take into account the threat the opposition pose if you lose the ball or they recycle it quickly.

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... or he was told to not bomb forward as Killie posed a big threat down the right (both goals came from there).

Every time he makes an overlap, we are left short at the back. You have got to take into account the threat the opposition pose if you lose the ball or they recycle it quickly.

Absolutely. Lewis isn't a fully fledged attacking wing back, but he's almost always available as an option to pass to on the wing. This spreads the opposition defence, and puts them on the back foot, creating more room for our midfield to push forward.

That's invaluable. As you say, if he doesn't do that, it'll be under instruction.

[J-C]

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... or he was told to not bomb forward as Killie posed a big threat down the right (both goals came from there).

Every time he makes an overlap, we are left short at the back. You have got to take into account the threat the opposition pose if you lose the ball or they recycle it quickly.

He can bomb forward with a back 3 as Hanlon covers for him but with a back 4 he has to be more pragmatic, problem seemed to be that Horgan was giving him no help and Whittaker doesn't have the pace to get around the pitch as much to also help him out. If Lennon wants to play with so many attacking midfielders he has to get them working their socks off pressing from midfield, Hyndman and Horgan seemingly weren't doing that and Whitts isn't a DM. I watched the Liverpool v PSG game the other night and the pressing and working from both teams were poles apart. Liverpool pressed high up with the mid/attack all working very hard, PSG front 3 did the square root of sod all and against a goo team like Liverpool they were overran at times, the 3-2 scoreline flattered PSG.

[Smartie]

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He can bomb forward with a back 3 as Hanlon covers for him but with a back 4 he has to be more pragmatic, problem seemed to be that Horgan was giving him no help and Whittaker doesn't have the pace to get around the pitch as much to also help him out. If Lennon wants to play with so many attacking midfielders he has to get them working their socks off pressing from midfield, Hyndman and Horgan seemingly weren't doing that and Whitts isn't a DM. I watched the Liverpool v PSG game the other night and the pressing and working from both teams were poles apart. Liverpool pressed high up with the mid/attack all working very hard, PSG front 3 did the square root of sod all and against a goo team like Liverpool they were overran at times, the 3-2 scoreline flattered PSG.

Liverpool are the best in the business at this, it seems to be a trademark of Klopp's teams.

They are so good at it that they show up other strike forces, strike forces who are handy enough in their own right but just not as effective as Liverpool's is when they don't have the ball.

[dangermouse]

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It’s not so much what was meant by the post comparing this lad to Eckersley and Rherras, it’s just the fact that some folk will look for a negative slant to absolutely anything Hibs do. I wouldn’t have even thought to compare this guy to Eckersley.

Weirdly, there’s some folks in our support that just prefer it when Hibs are pish. I’m sure there’s an explainable psychological reason for it. It’s definitely worth a more in depth study.

I remember relatively early on in John Collins managerial stint, a game against Gretna at Easter Road. I was sitting in the East terracing as we went 2-0 down early in the second half. There were guys absolutely raging all around me. Starved of misery for so long during Mowbray’s reign, they finally had their Hibs back (although this was early in the season and Hibs would go on to win the League Cup a couple of months later). One guy in front of me dragged his young son off having seen enough, red faced, blood vessels bursting out of his temple. He wasn’t the only one. Hibs won 4-2.

The simple fact is, some people just prefer Hibs being crap. This forum reflects that.

Easier to get a parking space

[Billy Whizz]

Nelom is represented by Key sports Management. One of their key staff is Edwin De Graaf

[Diclonius]

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Nelom is represented by Key sports Management. One of their key staff is Edwin De Graaf

..Who is still playing in the Dutch 4th tier at 38. Not bad.

[superfurryhibby]

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He can bomb forward with a back 3 as Hanlon covers for him but with a back 4 he has to be more pragmatic, problem seemed to be that Horgan was giving him no help and Whittaker doesn't have the pace to get around the pitch as much to also help him out. If Lennon wants to play with so many attacking midfielders he has to get them working their socks off pressing from midfield, Hyndman and Horgan seemingly weren't doing that and Whitts isn't a DM. I watched the Liverpool v PSG game the other night and the pressing and working from both teams were poles apart. Liverpool pressed high up with the mid/attack all working very hard, PSG front 3 did the square root of sod all and against a goo team like Liverpool they were overran at times, the 3-2 scoreline flattered PSG.

Good observations. The Killie right flank was very good and offered a potent attacking threat. As you rightly highlight, there was little cover being offered to Stevenson at times and this curtailed his attacking forays.

If Nelom can perform, his defensive duties as well as Lewis and get forward more convincingly then he'll be some signing.

[hibee316]

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Easier to get a parking space

Easier to get into the pub before hand too!

Too busy! 😁

[Hermit Crab]

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It's almost as if they hope he is crap.

The reality is if he takes his chance when he is given one then Lewis will be benched until such times he can force his way back in, competitiveness within the squad has to be high for us to succeed on the park, players must give their all every week or risk losing their place in the starting 11.

Cup winning legend and long term servant yes. Irreplaceable? No.

[son of haggart]

Damn - I was hoping you’d buy a lemon next

[wookie70]

I'm a huge fan of Lewis and think he is far better than lots of fans give hime credit for. That being said we have not had proper cover or competition in that area and apart from anything Lewis looks like he runs out of steam sometimes. He needs a rest occasionally and hopefully the addition of another decent left sided defender gives opportunities to rest players and makes sure those with the jersey play at their best to keep it. I still think Lewis could do a job as a defensive midfielder.